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Diquís Pendant of Eagle with Crocodile-Head Earpieces
This gold pendant (1000–1550 AD) from Costa Rica’s South Pacific region depicts a stylized eagle with widespread wings and talons. Flanking its central eagle head are two protruding crocodile heads, positioned like ears. This composite form symbolizes the union of aerial and aquatic powers, reflecting shamanic transformation and spiritual authority.
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